Risk and Governance Midwife

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Women's directorate risk and governance team as the Risk and Governance Midwife. The post holder will support the coordination of risk and governance within the women's services directorate. The post holder will lead on the coordination of serious incidents, complaints, and audit, ensuring learning is embedded into practice and aligned with national priorities including Ockenden, National reports, the NHS Patient Safety Strategy, and Maternity Incentive Scheme and MBRRACE UK . Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and system partners, you will be responsible for oversight of governance frameworks, support assurance processes, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The post holder will play a key role in leadership, development and transformation to support the delivery of the highest possible quality of services for service users through highly developed robust Risk Management & Clinical Governance processes. To work in partnership and in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary services actively learning from clinical incidents or complaints. Participate in service improvement projects or development programmes that contribute to the continued development of women's services, providing both professional and clinical advice as necessary. Previous applicants need not re-apply Main duties of the job In liaison with the Women, Children and Specialist Service senior management team; develop, implement, monitor, review and embed strategies and frameworks to underpin the principles of clinical governance in Women's Services, this will include effectively managing clinical risks. Take the lead in the service to co-ordinate clinical governance activities and clinical risk management. Provide leadership, guidance and expertise within the multi-professional team for Women's Services for clinical governance and risk management. Co-ordinate investigations into clinical incidents About us We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including: Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network. Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are: Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. Details Date posted 28 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 423-8231702 Job locations Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6TD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.